STRENFLEX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD IN KIEV WITH SPA, HEALTH & FITNESS TRADE FAIR IN SEPTEMBER

Event is first of its kind for the trade in Ukraine to specifically focus on the booming desire to feel and look fit in the pursuit of the perfect body

(Stamford, CT - 19 December, 2002) – International Exhibition Group (IEG) www.iegexpo.com today announced that the STRENFLEX 2003 World Championships will be held at Spa, Health & Fitness Trade Fair in Kiev, Ukraine 10-12 September 2003. The STRENFLEX Swiss based international fitness organization specifically chose the Ukrainian Spa trade event because of the similar goals of the show's theme and the exploding health & fitness market in Europe's second largest country.

Fitness Tribune and Fitness Sport Publisher Jean Pierre L. Schupp became involved because "many companies are looking for new markets and one of the strongest evolving markets in Europe is Ukraine. Even though they have their own spa & wellness industry, the quality is not yet up to European or American standards. This is a big opportunity for many potential exhibitors. On the other hand, spa & fitness club owners are looking forward to getting good and interesting information. Fitness Tribune will provide the Ukrainian & Eastern European market with the newest information about Europe and America, so it's a great opportunity for us as well". Fitness Tribune Magazine is the media sponsor for this event along with the American Day Spa Association, the official trade association sponsor.

Fitness Tribune and Fitness Sport Publisher Jean Pierre L. Schupp became involved because "Many companies are looking for new markets and one of the very largest markets is Russia. Even though they have their own fitness industry, the quality is not yet up to European or American standards. This is a big opportunity for many potential exhibitors. On the other hand, fitness club owners are looking forward to getting good and interesting information. Fitness Tribune can provide the Russian market with the newest information about Europe and America, so it's a great opportunity for us as well". Fitness Tribune Magazine is the media sponsor for this event.

Spa, Health & Fitness will take place on 10-12 September 2003 in Kiev, Ukraine. The event is endorsed & sponsored by the Ukrainian government. For more information about exhibiting at Spa, Health & Fitness contact Alex Sakin at IEG by phone at USA# Phone (USA):1 (203) 622-4990
Fax (USA):1 (203) 661-2038, or email to: ASakin@iegexpo.com.

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